toddler "leash"?

I was wondering if using a toddler leash thing would be a possible solution to our grocery store madness. I would only try it after I exhausted all my other tricks but I'm not sure has anyone tried one before?---my dd loves to walk around in stores but that gets out if hand....

I was wondering if using a toddler leash thing would be a possible solution to our grocery store madness. I would only try it after I exhausted all my other tricks but I'm not sure has anyone tried one before?---my dd loves to walk around in stores but that gets out if hand....

I just put my kids straight in the cart so they never have the chance to walk. I part next to the cart corral and put them in the cart. I don't like the baby leashes because I don't think kids are very safe being a few feet away. I personally think you can teach your kids to stay in the cart or stroller and just have books or something to help entertain them

I just put my kids straight in the cart so they never have the chance to walk. I part next to the cart corral and put them in the cart. I don't like the baby leashes because I don't think kids are very safe being a few feet away. I personally think you can teach your kids to stay in the cart or stroller and just have books or something to help entertain them

I have a monkey backpack leash for my dd and she loves it. Like pp said I park right next to the carts and never let her walk because I know if I let her walk into the store she'll want to walk the whole time which makes for a very long and frustrating shopping trip!!! I mostly use the backpack at the mall, parks, walks, and airports!!! Since your lo already puts up a fight to get out I would definitely try one. The length isn't very long so if you are pushing the cart with both hands she'll have to stay close :) good luck!!! Fair warning, some people can be very rude about you using them. I had one lady in an airport say very loudly to her friend, "I can't believe that mother is treating her child like a dog!!! What a horrible woman!" But I also get a lot of people, especially older people, who think its adorable a smart!!! An older couple once stopped in a mall and talked to me about it! Their daughter was kidnapped at the age of 3 and never found, when their son began walking they got him a backpack leash. Said it was the best thing they did even though they got treated horribly for it :( She told me that if anyone gives me a hard time just tell them one of your children was kip-napped and they shut up pretty quick lol Better to be safe then sorry!!!

I have a monkey backpack leash for my dd and she loves it. Like pp said I park right next to the carts and never let her walk because I know if I let her walk into the store she'll want to walk the whole time which makes for a very long and frustrating shopping trip!!! I mostly use the backpack at the mall, parks, walks, and airports!!! Since your lo already puts up a fight to get out I would definitely try one. The length isn't very long so if you are pushing the cart with both hands she'll have to stay close :) good luck!!! Fair warning, some people can be very rude about you using them. I had one lady in an airport say very loudly to her friend, "I can't believe that mother is treating her child like a dog!!! What a horrible woman!" But I also get a lot of people, especially older people, who think its adorable a smart!!! An older couple once stopped in a mall and talked to me about it! Their daughter was kidnapped at the age of 3 and never found, when their son began walking they got him a backpack leash. Said it was the best thing they did even though they got treated horribly for it :( She told me that if anyone gives me a hard time just tell them one of your children was kip-napped and they shut up pretty quick lol Better to be safe then sorry!!!

I don't use one because I haven't felt the need to yet. However, I'm not opposed to them. Yes, they look like a dog leash but who cares. I was once at Disneyland and a random dad asked me what I thought of him using it. I told him it didn't matter what I thought. He's doing the best thing he can to make sure his child is safe.

I don't use one because I haven't felt the need to yet. However, I'm not opposed to them. Yes, they look like a dog leash but who cares. I was once at Disneyland and a random dad asked me what I thought of him using it. I told him it didn't matter what I thought. He's doing the best thing he can to make sure his child is safe.

I haven't used one myself yet but I will be getting on for ds. I normally keep him in a cart when I can but some places like the bookstore don't have them, and ds loves to play with a resin table they have there. I don't mind him running around but he's quick and if I miss a split second he could be off. Plus like another poster said, it's for safety. If someone tried to snatch him they wouldn't be able to get him from me with a heck of a fight.
When I was younger, my mom used one for my sister. My sister was on the harness and my mom attached the handle to me and then she held my hand. So having grown up with one I see no objection.
It's a safety issue and I would rather my child look silly or have people make fun then for something to happen.

I haven't used one myself yet but I will be getting on for ds. I normally keep him in a cart when I can but some places like the bookstore don't have them, and ds loves to play with a resin table they have there. I don't mind him running around but he's quick and if I miss a split second he could be off. Plus like another poster said, it's for safety. If someone tried to snatch him they wouldn't be able to get him from me with a heck of a fight.
When I was younger, my mom used one for my sister. My sister was on the harness and my mom attached the handle to me and then she held my hand. So having grown up with one I see no objection.
It's a safety issue and I would rather my child look silly or have people make fun then for something to happen.

While I'm not against it, I'm trying to avoid it. If we can't use a stroller or cart, then she has to hold my hand. If she lets go, I pick her up. Usually she gives up after 2-3 times. But mostly I do as others - park next to the corral and she goes straight in the cart.

While I'm not against it, I'm trying to avoid it. If we can't use a stroller or cart, then she has to hold my hand. If she lets go, I pick her up. Usually she gives up after 2-3 times. But mostly I do as others - park next to the corral and she goes straight in the cart.

Not to sound ignorant and harsh. But, my son is a human, not an animal.. So I'll never use a leash with him. Now, if I had 3+ kids... Maybe I could UNDERSTAND using them, however, its not for me. Now... If your going to a seriously crowded situation, I guess I can understand for safety reasons.. But using one w.only kiddo seems lazy to me. But, to each her own. :)

Not to sound ignorant and harsh. But, my son is a human, not an animal.. So I'll never use a leash with him. Now, if I had 3+ kids... Maybe I could UNDERSTAND using them, however, its not for me. Now... If your going to a seriously crowded situation, I guess I can understand for safety reasons.. But using one w.only kiddo seems lazy to me. But, to each her own. :)

Lol shineyhair, very true, however, the OP is talking about a grocery store, not safety or anything like that. But every kiddo is different. My kid loves running in the grocery store, but my job is to keep an eye on him and keep him close, so to tie him to something so he cant get away seems lazy to me. Then again every kiddo is different. I think my post was actually pretty decent.

Lol shineyhair, very true, however, the OP is talking about a grocery store, not safety or anything like that. But every kiddo is different. My kid loves running in the grocery store, but my job is to keep an eye on him and keep him close, so to tie him to something so he cant get away seems lazy to me. Then again every kiddo is different. I think my post was actually pretty decent.

Jeesh! If I could shop for groceries at a park, where it would be acceptable for my son to run around, I would understand the lazy comment aimed at those who "tie their child to something". However, I shop at a grocery store, where there are other shoppers who sometimes don't appreciate my son running all over the place while I chase him around. Personally, my ds hates riding in a cart. He'd much rather have me carry him or let him walk. To the OP, I do use a "leash" because it makes him happy and keeps the trip peaceful for us and other shoppers. A huge reason I use it is for safety, but also courtesy.

Jeesh! If I could shop for groceries at a park, where it would be acceptable for my son to run around, I would understand the lazy comment aimed at those who "tie their child to something". However, I shop at a grocery store, where there are other shoppers who sometimes don't appreciate my son running all over the place while I chase him around. Personally, my ds hates riding in a cart. He'd much rather have me carry him or let him walk. To the OP, I do use a "leash" because it makes him happy and keeps the trip peaceful for us and other shoppers. A huge reason I use it is for safety, but also courtesy.

I think, as in most things, we're all working hard and doing the best we can to keep our children happy, healthy, and safe. That just means different things to different people.

I have never even thought about using a leash because my LO is always in her ergo carrier, which I don't see as much different than using a leash Anytime I am in public, except at the library or park, LO is in my ergo. I have a 3 1/2 yr old who I always have with me, so LO has to be contained. Unless DH is along to chase after her, but if it's just me and the girls, she is in the carrier.

Frankly, I hope she lets me put her in it until she's 3!!! I'm kind of dreading the day when she will no longer be worn...

I think, as in most things, we're all working hard and doing the best we can to keep our children happy, healthy, and safe. That just means different things to different people.

I have never even thought about using a leash because my LO is always in her ergo carrier, which I don't see as much different than using a leash Anytime I am in public, except at the library or park, LO is in my ergo. I have a 3 1/2 yr old who I always have with me, so LO has to be contained. Unless DH is along to chase after her, but if it's just me and the girls, she is in the carrier.

Frankly, I hope she lets me put her in it until she's 3!!! I'm kind of dreading the day when she will no longer be worn...

Okay, I get the confusion. You all are saying your children are (ish) out of control at grocery stores and "run all over the place". My son doesnt do that. I think that's where my "lazy" comment came from. My son definitely listens to me and doesnt run all over the place typically he's never more than a few feet from my cart.. But then again he listens really really well. So i envisioned your kiddos doing the same as mine but you dont want to watch them. Makes sense now. Lol sorry about that! My mommy brain assumed all our kiddos were the same, lol my bad.

Okay, I get the confusion. You all are saying your children are (ish) out of control at grocery stores and "run all over the place". My son doesnt do that. I think that's where my "lazy" comment came from. My son definitely listens to me and doesnt run all over the place typically he's never more than a few feet from my cart.. But then again he listens really really well. So i envisioned your kiddos doing the same as mine but you dont want to watch them. Makes sense now. Lol sorry about that! My mommy brain assumed all our kiddos were the same, lol my bad.

I knew this was a controversial subject, I was just pondering the idea of using one & curious as to how they work out from other mama's experiences. ---- my dd is extremely active & has a 5 minute attention span. I plan accordingly w/ books, crayons & snacks & a toy & 98% of the time once she's through w/ the last "trick" I have in my bag, I thought it'd help if she walked around a bit. She gets really restless especially w/ our 20 minute drive to the grocery, followed by being strapped into the shopping cart. That's just her personality, otherwise she is a very good listener & my little helper.

I knew this was a controversial subject, I was just pondering the idea of using one & curious as to how they work out from other mama's experiences. ---- my dd is extremely active & has a 5 minute attention span. I plan accordingly w/ books, crayons & snacks & a toy & 98% of the time once she's through w/ the last "trick" I have in my bag, I thought it'd help if she walked around a bit. She gets really restless especially w/ our 20 minute drive to the grocery, followed by being strapped into the shopping cart. That's just her personality, otherwise she is a very good listener & my little helper.

Before I had my son I swore I would never use one, because I judged. I bought one 3 months ago, a lion backpack one (because he loves lions), and it has been great, he loves it and its handy for me. I don't use it all the time, but I use it at the mall, or airports. I try to hold his hand but he pulls away and he loves to be independent and walk on his own. I haven't used it at the grocery store, more so because he can still grab at items in the shelves. I usually cart him, though the last time I went I let him walk and push his own kid cart! Every kiddo is different and some love to be near mom, my son has no fear and he cares not if he can't see me. Never plays shy and loves all people. I had a mom of a 15 month old stop me in the mall and ask me where I got the harness from. In fact I have had more positive comments than not. If it works for you, get one. They are cheap, $10 at Walmart in the USA, ( way cheaper than in Canada, where I live). Only you know your kids and how they are... For me it's been great!

Before I had my son I swore I would never use one, because I judged. I bought one 3 months ago, a lion backpack one (because he loves lions), and it has been great, he loves it and its handy for me. I don't use it all the time, but I use it at the mall, or airports. I try to hold his hand but he pulls away and he loves to be independent and walk on his own. I haven't used it at the grocery store, more so because he can still grab at items in the shelves. I usually cart him, though the last time I went I let him walk and push his own kid cart! Every kiddo is different and some love to be near mom, my son has no fear and he cares not if he can't see me. Never plays shy and loves all people. I had a mom of a 15 month old stop me in the mall and ask me where I got the harness from. In fact I have had more positive comments than not. If it works for you, get one. They are cheap, $10 at Walmart in the USA, ( way cheaper than in Canada, where I live). Only you know your kids and how they are... For me it's been great!

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